Ike Anigbogu

[madmaxmedia]

From watching him I am guessing he will know his lane in the NBA, and as you say is a 5 not a 4. But he has little upside or so far to go in the skills department, he really seems to be a reach in the mid-1st. I mean he seems 2 years away from being 2 years away from the type of skills you want in the mid 1st. He could foul out in 15 minutes in Pac-10 play, much less NBA.

[deepeeenn]

Anyone care to compare him to DeAndre Jordan from a Roll man and finishing perspective? With his level of defense? I could see that type of player being very valuable to a team. I'd could really like him as a backup 5 off the bat just screening and rolling for alley oops in Portland. Need a roll man that's a force that no one wants to step in front of.

[BlazersBroncos]

I think he may compare to early career DeAndre, but the move from above average rebounder to elite rebounder that Jordan took mid career isn't something to expect or project in a prospect. I think Ike is much more likely to be in the Bismack category of a backup Center who has no offensive game, works hard defensively but is too much a offensive liability to really demand more than, say, 20mpg. I just see Ike as super limited in terms of basketball talent, and not as explosive as Bismack either.

[madmaxmedia]

DeAndre is an interesting comparison, but I don't think he'll ultimately be as dynamic an athlete as DeAndre. DeAndre has grown leaps and bounds over his career, but yeah it's hard to project that kind of growth on anyone. If you could get Anigbogu at the same draft spot as DeAndre went, that would be a good pick though.

[No-Man]

Anyone care to compare him to DeAndre Jordan from a Roll man and finishing perspective? With his level of defense? I could see that type of player being very valuable to a team. I'd could really like him as a backup 5 off the bat just screening and rolling for alley oops in Portland. Need a roll man that's a force that no one wants to step in front of.

He is a bulkier guy, not as bouncy as Jordan, more bound to the ground.

Anignobu is basically a bulkier/less athletic Biyombo

[BlazersBroncos]

Kevin Seraphin comes to mind. Read some breakdowns of him as a prospect and compare them to similar scouting reports about Ike. Almost read like templates with the names changed.

[skones]

Anyone care to compare him to DeAndre Jordan from a Roll man and finishing perspective? With his level of defense? I could see that type of player being very valuable to a team. I'd could really like him as a backup 5 off the bat just screening and rolling for alley oops in Portland. Need a roll man that's a force that no one wants to step in front of.

He is a bulkier guy, not as bouncy as Jordan, more bound to the ground.

Anignobu is basically a bulkier/less athletic Biyombo

Agree, though I think that's his eventual floor. Not a bad place to start with a mid first.

[No-Man]

Anyone care to compare him to DeAndre Jordan from a Roll man and finishing perspective? With his level of defense? I could see that type of player being very valuable to a team. I'd could really like him as a backup 5 off the bat just screening and rolling for alley oops in Portland. Need a roll man that's a force that no one wants to step in front of.

He is a bulkier guy, not as bouncy as Jordan, more bound to the ground.

Anignobu is basically a bulkier/less athletic Biyombo

Agree, though I think that's his eventual floor. Not a bad place to start with a mid first.

I am not sure about that, Ike is rawer than Biz was at his age

his floor is lower than it for sure

[skones]

He is a bulkier guy, not as bouncy as Jordan, more bound to the ground.

Anignobu is basically a bulkier/less athletic Biyombo

Agree, though I think that's his eventual floor. Not a bad place to start with a mid first.

I am not sure about that, Ike is rawer than Biz was at his age

his floor is lower than it for sure

I just disagree. Moves his feet much better on the perimeter, better timing blocking shots, better understanding of off ball movement.

Bottom line, guys with his physicality coupled with his motor don't bust out in this league. At worst they become rotational energy pieces. Given his frame and youth, he could be a monster on the defensive end with more seasoning.

[doordoor123]

Agree, though I think that's his eventual floor. Not a bad place to start with a mid first.

I am not sure about that, Ike is rawer than Biz was at his age

his floor is lower than it for sure

I just disagree. Moves his feet much better on the perimeter, better timing blocking shots, better understanding of off ball movement.

Bottom line, guys with his physicality coupled with his motor don't bust out in this league. At worst they become rotational energy pieces. Given his frame and youth, he could be a monster on the defensive end with more seasoning.

I also think he's more athletic than he tested at the combine. In transition I've seen him dunk with his head above the rim.

[EvanZ]

He is a bulkier guy, not as bouncy as Jordan, more bound to the ground.

Anignobu is basically a bulkier/less athletic Biyombo

Agree, though I think that's his eventual floor. Not a bad place to start with a mid first.

I am not sure about that, Ike is rawer than Biz was at his age

his floor is lower than it for sure

Very few players are rawer than Biyombo was.

[No-Man]

Agree, though I think that's his eventual floor. Not a bad place to start with a mid first.

I am not sure about that, Ike is rawer than Biz was at his age

his floor is lower than it for sure

Very few players are rawer than Biyombo was.

Sure, Biyombo at the same age was helping a PO team in the ACB and recorded a triple-double in the Hoop Summit, Ike was like the 9th man at UCLA

[EvanZ]

I am not sure about that, Ike is rawer than Biz was at his age

his floor is lower than it for sure

Very few players are rawer than Biyombo was.

Sure, Biyombo at the same age was helping a PO team in the ACB and recorded a triple-double in the Hoop Summit, Ike was like the 9th man at UCLA

Is that supposed to mean something to me?

[No-Man]

Very few players are rawer than Biyombo was.

Sure, Biyombo at the same age was helping a PO team in the ACB and recorded a triple-double in the Hoop Summit, Ike was like the 9th man at UCLA

Is that supposed to mean something to me?

I mean, in terms of how raw are they at the same stage I'd think so, Biz was raw, no doubt, just saying that Ike isnt further along in is development, Biyombo played pro ball and absolutely dominated in the Hoop Summit, Ike was barely a rotation player for a 3rd seed.

[doordoor123]

Sure, Biyombo at the same age was helping a PO team in the ACB and recorded a triple-double in the Hoop Summit, Ike was like the 9th man at UCLA

Is that supposed to mean something to me?

I mean, in terms of how raw are they at the same stage I'd think so, Biz was raw, no doubt, just saying that Ike isnt further along in is development, Biyombo played pro ball and absolutely dominated in the Hoop Summit, Ike was barely a rotation player for a 3rd seed.

Anigbogu actually isn't that raw at all. I've watched every UCLA game this year and there were times he showed off flashes of NBA-moves. For instance he has a little spinning jump hook that looks really nice and with his wingspan it could be hard to guard. He releases with his arm stretched out strait up over his head. To be honest he really didn't get the ball enough to know for sure what he's capable of and he was nowhere near featured on offense. Most of the time it seemed like he was there to rebound and block shots.

[seorang]

Kevin Seraphin comes to mind. Read some breakdowns of him as a prospect and compare them to similar scouting reports about Ike. Almost read like templates with the names changed.

Kevin Seraphin is a net Minus defender. Don't go purely off their physical profiles, they are no way similar skill wise

[BillyKingGM]

I really really really like Ike Anigbogu. He's my favorite player to grab late that I think is gonna have a role in the league. I could see this guy becoming a DJ-like player in a few years time. If he's there at pick 20, he's probably who I am taking.

[Gam]

I am not sure about that, Ike is rawer than Biz was at his age

his floor is lower than it for sure

I just disagree. Moves his feet much better on the perimeter, better timing blocking shots, better understanding of off ball movement.

Bottom line, guys with his physicality coupled with his motor don't bust out in this league. At worst they become rotational energy pieces. Given his frame and youth, he could be a monster on the defensive end with more seasoning.

I also think he's more athletic than he tested at the combine. In transition I've seen him dunk with his head above the rim.

Yeah, I happened to be watching the combine on ESPN right when he was doing the max vert test, his first time he faulted because he landed on the base of the thing that holds the flippy things (sorry IDK what to call that machine). Both times he looked awkward doing his jumps, he was definitely not using his full athleticism and it seemed to me like he could add 2-6 inches if he was given some proper training in the drill or wasn't nervous or whatever. There was a reason why everyone was surprised by his score, and that's because he clearly showcased better athleticism at UCLA.

[doordoor123]

I just disagree. Moves his feet much better on the perimeter, better timing blocking shots, better understanding of off ball movement.

Bottom line, guys with his physicality coupled with his motor don't bust out in this league. At worst they become rotational energy pieces. Given his frame and youth, he could be a monster on the defensive end with more seasoning.

I also think he's more athletic than he tested at the combine. In transition I've seen him dunk with his head above the rim.

Yeah, I happened to be watching the combine on ESPN right when he was doing the max vert test, his first time he faulted because he landed on the base of the thing that holds the flippy things (sorry IDK what to call that machine). Both times he looked awkward doing his jumps, he was definitely not using his full athleticism and it seemed to me like he could add 2-6 inches if he was given some proper training in the drill or wasn't nervous or whatever. There was a reason why everyone was surprised by his score, and that's because he clearly showcased better athleticism at UCLA.

I wonder if the Lakers told him to look pedestrian because if he fell to them at 28 they would take him. He would be a good change of pace from Zubac and he already knows Lonzo/his game. I just feel like he's destined to go to them if he drops that far.

[Gam]

I also think he's more athletic than he tested at the combine. In transition I've seen him dunk with his head above the rim.

Yeah, I happened to be watching the combine on ESPN right when he was doing the max vert test, his first time he faulted because he landed on the base of the thing that holds the flippy things (sorry IDK what to call that machine). Both times he looked awkward doing his jumps, he was definitely not using his full athleticism and it seemed to me like he could add 2-6 inches if he was given some proper training in the drill or wasn't nervous or whatever. There was a reason why everyone was surprised by his score, and that's because he clearly showcased better athleticism at UCLA.

I wonder if the Lakers told him to look pedestrian because if he fell to them at 28 they would take him. He would be a good change of pace from Zubac and he already knows Lonzo/his game. I just feel like he's destined to go to them if he drops that far.

It looked more like he was nervous than anything else. Would be a great fit for him though.